Dallas developer Donald Huffines will challenge state Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, in next year’s Republican primary, he said Monday.

Huffines, a real estate developer who said he has never run for public office, repeatedly called Carona “too liberal for the district” in a short interview, and said he will run on a set of issues that includes term limits, immigration, transportation and economic development.

Asked why he decided to run, Huffines said, “I’m tired of being on the sidelines.”

The Huffines name is well known in Dallas. The candidate’s grandfather, father and now his brother have operated ...

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"I’m surprised Mr. Huffines is running as a Republican considering that he spent a small fortune attacking Republicans in the 2012 presidential campaign, but I welcome a thorough debate on the issues facing Texans."

Hilarius and to the point. When will the constant mad dash for the most extreme right candidate end?

wow, I see nutcase, jerk and greedy. Do you know this man and why are you posting hate speech? Must be typical liberals. Try writing positive people. Also, try knowing the man before you show your lack of intelligence.